| Methodology: |
Bactec® 9240, continuous monitoring system. Standard reference procedures for identification of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
Preliminary: Negative at 1 day; Final: Negative at 5 days
Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Blood in a Bactec® aerobic resin bottle and standard anaerobic bottle using aseptic techniques, as defined for blood culture collection. 5-10 mL blood per bottle. Site of specimen draw is required (e.g. left antecubital, A-line, etc). Testing is limited to the University of Utah Health Sciences Center only.
Minimum pediatric: 1 mL blood (1 - 3 mL. recommended)
Minimum adult: 3 mL blood* (8 - 10 recommended)
* Low volume will result in decreased recovery of pathogens.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Blood culture bottles. Transport immediately to ARUP at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Client will be notified of positive cultures. Note on the test request form if the patient is suspected of having Bartonella, Brucella, or any other unusual organism. Refer to Brucella Culture (0060159) or Legionella Species Culture (0060113) for additional information.
Unacceptable Conditions: More than four blood culture sets per 24 hours.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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